Scotland’s National Street Arts Festival Big in Falkirk Scotland’s National Street Arts Festival Approach to Management of Anti Social Behaviour Maureen Campbell

Outline Background to the Festival Operating Arrangements Issues and Actions Lessons Learned

Background to the Festival Launched in 2000 Showcase European Street Theatre Commission new work, part of of INSITU partnership Music partnerships with Radio 1, Radio 2, Real Radio Provide opportunities for local participation / performance Raise the profile and image of Falkirk

Operating Arrangements Partnership between Falkirk Council and UZ Events Central Scotland Police NHS Forth Valley, Scottish Ambulance, St. Andrew’s Ambulance / Red Cross Specialised Security Steering Group with senior officers – strategic direction Operations Group – operational delivery / marketing / programme development Event Manual & Emergency Action Plan

Issues 100,000 people over 2 days – 50% from Falkirk area / 50% outwith Families, young people, adults Teenagers / youth groups from across Forth Valley Proximity to town centre Park covered by drinking bye laws – no alcohol allowed Antisocial behaviour: - youths - underage drinking - potential fights/gangs

Actions Operation Bebo Partnership action – Police & Stewards Marketing messages – clear & consistent Statistics - Police

Lessons Learned Communication Information / intelligence sharing Staff briefings